Microsoft has released the June 2010 release of it's SQL Server 2008 R2 Update for Developers Training Kit

SQL Server 2008 R2 offers an impressive array of capabilities for developers that build upon key innovations introduced in SQL Server 2008. The SQL Server 2008 R2 Update for Developers Training Kit is ideal for developers who want to understand how to take advantage of the key improvements introduced in SQL Server 2008 and SQL Server 2008 R2 in their applications, as well as for developers who are new to SQL Server. The training kit is brought to you by Microsoft Developer and Platform Evangelism.

Overview and Benefits The training kit offers the following benefits: Learn how to build applications that exploit the unique features and capabilities of SQL Server 2008 and SQL Server 2008 R2.Provides a comprehensive set of videos, presentations, demos and hands-on labsContains new content for developers who are new to SQL Server.Contains new content for SQL Server 2008 R2.Contains all of the existing content from the SQL Server 2008 Developer Training Kit.Easy to download and install.

Intended Audience The training kit is designed for the following technical roles:Developers who build applications for the Microsoft platform.Microsoft evangelists, technical specialists and consultants.